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Phantom Punch

The ascent of aformer prisoner who achieves fame in the world of boxing.

Program data

Duration:
120

Production Year:
2008

MBC Action:

September 10, 201200:00 (KSA) ~
September 9, 201223:00 (CLT)

Phantom Punch documents the rise and
fall of Sonny Liston (VingRhames), the two timeHeavyweight Champion of the
World. The story begins in prison where
a chaplain witnesses Liston pummel another inmate with just one blow, and encourages
him to pursue a career in boxing. Once
released Sonny trains with Ceasar Novak (Nicholas Turturro), a mob affiliated
manager.

Within a few short years Liston begins
to rule the ring, but his bad boy image and struggles with alcoholism follow
the boxer wherever he goes. A bout with
a young Muhammad Ali (Andrew Hinkson) marks the beginning of Liston's downfall
and his untimely death.